Groups spent nearly $10M lobbying Kentucky lawmakers after 2025 session

Though the 2025 session of the Kentucky General Assembly ended in late March, hundreds of organizations have continued spending millions of dollars lobbying state legislators in the following five months. From April through August, businesses and...

NewsBlaze Writer Donna Kshir Wins Lifetime Achievement Award

NewsBlaze contributor and child rights activist Donna Kshir received the Lifetime Achievement Award on April 8, recognizing more than 30 years of advocacy for vulnerable children. Lee Cougardawn Roberts, co-founder of Advocates United for...

Office for Research announces new security compliance unit

The Office of the Vice President for Research announced a new unit for security, export, compliance and university research engagement (SECURE). On Tuesday, Sept. 16, an email sent to faculty said SECURE is responsible for the University of...

Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. approves $3.3 million in farm loans

The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. has approved more than $3.3 million in loans to support farming projects across the state. At its monthly meeting Friday, the board approved 20 loans totaling $3,369,563, according to a KAFC news release....

Actor Robert Redford spent time in Kentucky filming ‘The Old Man & The Gun’

(TNS) Iconic actor Robert Redford, who died Tuesday at age 89, was not from Kentucky — though he did spend time here when filming “The Old Man & The Gun” in 2017. Redford’s most notable roles include “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The...

The Murray Bank Crosstown Classic - Soccer; Lady Lakers, Tigers reign supreme at Mallary France

MURRAY — Two matches decided top seeding for the upcoming 2nd District Soccer Tournament in Monday night’s second installment for 2025 of The Murray Bank Crosstown Classic at the Mallary France Soccer Complex. In the first match, Calloway County’s...

The Murray Bank Crosstown Classic - Volleyball; Lady Lakers take first meeting of ‘25

MURRAY — Two-time defending Kentucky 2A Championships Sectional 1 Volleyball Tournament champion Calloway County took a straight-sets win over next-door-neighbor Murray High in Tuesday night’s first installment of The Murray Bank Crosstown Classic...

Kentucky universities have violated public records law 10 times this year

(TNS) Kentucky universities have violated or partially violated the state’s open records law 10 times in 2025, data from the attorney general’s office shows. In total, 14 open records appeals have been filed involving Kentucky’s public...

Kentucky dispensaries aim to open stores this fall

FORT WRIGHT, Ky. (WXIX) - Dispensaries in Kentucky are still not open despite the legalization of medical cannabis on Jan. 1. FOX19 NOW spoke to Bluegrass Cannacare representatives about where things stand and when they expect to open. Governor...

Graves County Independence Bank to hold Day of Good, 3rd annual Camo for Cole 5k

MAYFIELD, Ky. — Graves County Independence Bank has a couple of community events coming up! On Saturday, September 20, Independence Bank will be holding their Day of Good supporting the Mayfield Graves County United Soccer Association. Volunteers...

Michael Gold to Deliver SciX 2025 Keynote on UAP Research

This year’s SciX Conference will take place at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, in Covington, Kentucky, from October 5–10, 2025. The conference brings together industry suppliers, researchers, vendors, and other professionals in analytical...

Atlas Wealth Management Expands Into New Location

FRANKFORT, IL — Frankfort financial planning business, Atlas Wealth Management, has expanded into a new location, and will still be located in Frankfort. The business told Patch it has been located in Frankfort for nine years, and is now moving...

Kentucky Men’s Basketball and Rupp Arena celebrate 50th season together

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - With 50 days to go until the start of the regular season, UK Athletics and Rupp Arena, are excited to announce a season-long celebration marking the 50th season of Kentucky men’s basketball playing in one of the most iconic...

Breitbart Business Digest: Why the Supreme Court Will Likely Reverse the Lisa Cook Decision

The D.C. Circuit’s Split Decision Sets Up a Supreme Court Showdown That Trump Is Likely to Win The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals handed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook a temporary victory Monday night, blocking President Trump from removing her...

UK Research and Education Center celebrates centennial, continues rebuilding efforts

The University of Kentucky Research and Education Center in Princeton is celebrating its centennial this year. As UKREC marks its milestone anniversary, the center is also continuing its years-long recovery from the December 2021 tornado outbreak...

Charlie Kirk’s murder divides Americans on when it is OK to criticize dead political figures, poll finds

Most Americans are comfortable criticizing public figures — as long as they’re still living or long-dead, according to a new YouGov survey. However, support wanes for admonishing recently deceased figures, especially among Republicans. The poll,...

Fayette superintendent grilled in Frankfort, says he believes he did not receive accurate budget info

"The bucks stop with me and I accept that." Fayette County Superintendent Demetrus Liggins Liggins struck a contrite tone in his prepared remarks, saying much of the criticism of the district has been, in his words, warranted. "I wish I had done...

Kentucky Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Should Be Stocked With Products Ready For Sale By Next Month, Top State Official Says

Kentucky’s top medical marijuana regulator said he expects that dispensary shelves will be stocked with products ready for sale to patients by next month. Two of the state’s 16 medical cannabis cultivators are now operational, according to Cannon...

What happened to Kenny Rogers' restaurant in the US? Why it vanished

In the 1990s, Kenny Rogers’ restaurant empire looked unstoppable. It captured loyal fans with its roasted chicken and Southern-inspired dishes. A lawsuit later played a major role in its bankruptcy and eventual decline. Kenny Rogers at SiriusXM's...

Economic Momentum and Technology Advances Build Excitement for IMTS 2026

The foundations for a stronger business climate, the latest advances in manufacturing technology, from machine tools to metrology, and the accelerated growth of industrial AI, automation, additive manufacturing (AM), software, and digital...